I was taking my even walk. Just as I do every night. Only this time I was walking with a male friend. He likes to talk so I was listening to regale me with tales about his childhood when suddenly up ahead a police cruiser pulled around the corner and came towards us. I thought it was just going to pass by so I didn't pay it too much attention until I heard the siren come on. Not the long wailing siren sounds you hear when the cops are in hot pursuit but a short get your attention kind. We ceased walking and turned our attention to the street where the car came to a stop in the middle of the street.
The officer rolled his window down and I heard him say "Come here." My friend mistakenly thought the officer meant him but as he went to step forward the officer. "No. Not you the blonde."
My friend was a bit concerned about me. I could tell by the look on his face. I said "Don't worry. I haven't done anything wrong...." and I stepped off the curb. "..that I know of."
"What are you doing?" The officer asked me.
"Just talking my after supper walk, Sir." I replied. "It helps me to sleep better at night."
As usual, I open my mouth and it removes any doubt about whom and what I am. I could have probably avoided this whole ordeal by simply changing the pitch of my voice to something soft, sweet and feminine. But that isn't me. I don't hide. No matter what happens. The world is going to learn that way!
"He's a guy!" His partner said.
"I'm transgendered." I said. "There's nothing wrong with that."
The officer's entire demure changed from pleasant to very much annoy.
"You should get out of town because Omaha is the armpit of the world!"
"No. I think I'll stick around for a while." I said defiantly. "I think Omaha is a wonderful place. The people are so opened minded." With that the police drove away. I got the feeling they didn't like what I had to say.
Later my friends told me that those two officers are know in the area for unethical conduct. "Watch your back." They advised me.
I intend to.
In my opinion: When an officer of the law oversteps the boundaries of the law they are no longer to be considered an officer of the law and must be dealt with as common everyday thugs.
I'm not looking for trouble here. But I know I have to be prepared for it anyway.